MS SB2161

Revises the definition of "Medical Examiner" to clarify it refers to the medical examiner system composed of the State Medical Examiner, county medical examiners, and county medical examiner investigators as a jurisdictional identifier rather than solely a job title.

Adds new definitions for "Autopsy" and "Postmortem examination" to specify that postmortem examinations may range from least invasive to most invasive methods based on the pathologist's expertise and judgment.

Requires the State Medical Examiner to be licensed to practice medicine in Mississippi and certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology, and allows this position to be designated as Chief Medical Examiner.

Changes qualifications for deputy chief state medical examiners to require either board certification in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology or eligibility to sit for the forensic pathology board examination.

Updates the State Medical Examiner Advisory Council name to reference "Mississippi Coroner and Medical Examiners Association" and clarifies personnel management procedures under the Mississippi State Personnel Board.